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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.35, 10,627.28 and 2,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.35, 10,627.28 and 2,341.44 is: 3,511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.35 : 10,627.28 = 2,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.35/10,627.28 = 2,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.35x = 10,627.28 × 2,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.35x = 24,883,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,883,148.73/7,086.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.42

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